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Audi's 2025 Bottas Decision Sparks Debate Over Young Talents

Oct.4 - Dr Helmut Marko says it would be "incomprehensible" if Audi really does elect to simply keep Valtteri Bottas on board for 2025. Red Bull's famous F1 consultant is a..

October 4, 2024 with 0 Comments

Piastri Honored by Comparisons to F1 Legend Prost

Oct.4 - Oscar Piastri is flattered by the recent praise of his talent and potential coming from some very high places recently. Just this week, even though it is Piastri's..

October 4, 2024 with 0 Comments

Real Champagne Returns to F1 Podium After Billion-Dollar Deal

Oct.3 - Real champagne will soon return to the Formula 1 podium. Spraying genuine French champagne on the podium is a long-held tradition in the sport, but for the past several..

October 3, 2024 with 1 Comment

Alonso Calls for Control in Light of Verstappen Penalty

Oct.3 - Fernando Alonso has broken ranks with many of his fellow Formula 1 personalities over the Max Verstappen swearing affair. Most drivers and officials stridently agreed with..

October 3, 2024 with 1 Comment

US GP Tickets Surge as Verstappen's Dominance Declines in Austin

Oct.3 - Promoters of the upcoming US GP in Austin are happy that Max Verstappen is no longer dominating Formula 1. Bobby Epstein, executive chairman of the Texan track, says..

October 3, 2024 with 2 Comments

FIA Delays Rookie Race to 2025 After Final Hurdle Collapse

Oct.3 - Dr Helmut Marko, like most others in Formula 1, was caught by surprise with the news that a 'rookie race' will in fact not take place later this year. On Wednesday, before..

October 3, 2024 with 1 Comment

Alonso Backs Bortoleto As Audi Finalizes 2025 Driver Decision

Oct.3 - Fernando Alonso thinks Audi-owned Sauber is still mulling over its final driver decision for the 2025 season. The seat alongside the already-signed Nico Hulkenberg is the..

October 3, 2024 with 1 Comment

Ricciardo Welcomed Back to Supercars by Australia’s Racing Elite

Oct.2 - Daniel Ricciardo would be welcomed with "open arms" if he wants to keep his motor racing career alive in his native Australia. That's the invitation of Supercars Australia..

October 2, 2024 with 3 Comments

Alpine’s F1 Future in Jeopardy as Renault Scraps Engine Plans

Oct.2 - Furious employees have called on French authorities to step in, after the Renault Group decided to scrap Alpine's works Formula 1 engine program. The group of staff at the..

October 2, 2024 with 2 Comments

Ecclestone Foresees Verstappen Victory & McLaren Taking Constructors' Title

Oct.2 - Max Verstappen will win the 2024 drivers' title, but it will be McLaren victorious in the parallel constructors' world championship. That's the confident prediction of..

October 2, 2024 with 0 Comments

Red Bull Eyes Return to Top with Modern Wind Tunnel Boost

Oct.2 - A new wind tunnel should help Red Bull return to full competitiveness in the future, according to the brand's top F1 consultant Dr Helmut Marko. Amid the scandals of early..

October 2, 2024 with 3 Comments

Colapinto’s Impact Revives Argentina’s Formula 1 Dreams After 26 Years

Oct.1 - Improving economic conditions and the meteoric debut of Franco Colapinto have breathed new life into Argentina's Formula 1 aspirations. Backed by a bevy of Argentine..

October 1, 2024 with 6 Comments

Alpine's Switch to Mercedes Power Ends French F1 Engine Era

Oct.1 - "The axe has fallen" on French-made engines in Formula 1. That's the reaction of the country's biggest and most influential sports publication, L'Equipe, as the Renault..

October 1, 2024 with 3 Comments

Weber Reflects on Final Goodbye to F1 Legend Schumacher

Oct.1 - Michael Schumacher's famous former manager doubts he will see the seven time world champion ever again. Willi Weber, now 82, was Schumacher's manager when the great German..

October 1, 2024 with 0 Comments

Aston Martin Targets Immediate Improvement Despite Newey's 2025 Focus

Oct.1 - Team boss Mike Krack insists he will not condone Aston Martin F1 employees who are prepared to wait for the impact of Adrian Newey's 2025 arrival. The green-clad team..

October 1, 2024 with 1 Comment

Andretti Hands Control to Towriss After F1 Entry Denial

Sep.30 - Michael Andretti has ceded control of his motor racing empire, Andretti Global. Famed for its involvement and successes in mainly US-based series including Indycar,..

September 30, 2024 with 1 Comment

Ricciardo Offered New Red Bull Role After Singapore F1 Finale

Sep.30 - Red Bull's Formula 1 empire is offering Daniel Ricciardo a new job, Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed. Singapore was the 35-year-old Australian's last-ever Formula 1 race,..

September 30, 2024 with 3 Comments

Schumacher's Presence at Daughter's Wedding in Mallorca Very Likely

Sep.30 - Michael Schumacher was "very possibly" present for the wedding of his daughter Gina-Maria in Mallorca at the weekend. A few years ago, Schumacher's wife Corinna bought..

September 30, 2024 with 0 Comments

Lawson Aims to Secure Red Bull Seat in Six Races

Sep.30 - Liam Lawson admits he knew weeks before the rest of the world that Daniel Ricciardo would be ousted after the Singapore GP. The 22-year-old rookie New Zealander will be..

September 30, 2024 with 1 Comment

Nikita Mazepin Plans Next Move After Switzerland Sanctions End

Sep.30 - Axed former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has "plans", now that the door to Europe has been re-opened to him. Two weeks ago, sanctions imposed on the 25-year-old due to..

September 30, 2024 with 0 Comments

Time Running Out for Schumacher as Bottas Seals Audi Seat

Sep.30 - Mick Schumacher is not yet admitting that his Formula 1 comeback plans for 2025 have failed. It is widely believed that Audi-owned Sauber, now with the last remaining..

September 30, 2024 with 3 Comments

Lawson Replaces Ricciardo as Red Bull Focuses on 2024 Future

Sep.27 - Daniel Ricciardo's unceremonious ousting from Formula 1 is all about the future of Red Bull, team consultant Dr Helmut Marko insists. The strong and raging rumours of..

September 27, 2024 with 8 Comments

Renault's F1 Engine Program Faces Final Deadline on September 30

Sep.27 - The midnight hour is approaching for Renault's days as a works engine manufacturer in Formula 1. Since CEO Luca de Meo revealed that the program could be scrapped and..

September 27, 2024 with 6 Comments

Steiner wins a round in Haas F1 legal battle

Sep.27 - Gunther Steiner has won a round in his battle with his former F1 employer Haas. After he was axed as long-time team boss ahead of the 2024 season, Steiner instigated..

September 27, 2024 with 2 Comments

McLaren Pushes FIA to Examine Rival Rear Wing Designs Now

Sep.27 - McLaren is turning its attention to technical elements of rival Formula 1 teams, in the wake of the 'mini drs' controversy of Baku and Singapore. Images of the ingenious..

September 27, 2024 with 0 Comments

Ferrari's Fastest Car Falls Short Again Under Singapore Lights

Sep.26 - Ferrari utterly failed to deliver in Singapore, according to former team driver Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard, who now races for Aston Martin, predicted that Ferrari..

September 26, 2024 with 0 Comments

Wolff Defends Red Bull Strategy Amid McLaren Sportsmanship Claims

Sep.26 - Toto Wolff does not agree with his colleagues at McLaren that Red Bull pushed the limits of sporting ethics in Singapore. Spun as a parting gift to Daniel Ricciardo, Red..

September 26, 2024 with 5 Comments

Alonso Eyes 2026 as Final Shot for F1 World Title

Sep.26 - Fernando Alonso admits he may run out of time to secure his long-elusive third world championship. The Spaniard admits he was so keen for Adrian Newey to sign for Aston..

September 26, 2024 with 0 Comments

Government Reassures F1 Fans: Madrid Race Progressing As Planned

Sep.26 - A government spokesman in Madrid has played down new fears about the health of the new Formula 1 project. The Spanish capital, via its events subsidiary Ifema, has agreed..

September 26, 2024 with 2 Comments

Haas Challenges Aston Martin & Aiming for $100M Prize Windfall

Sep.26 - Haas is making impressive steps forward in its new post-Gunther Steiner era. After Steiner's long reign, Ayao Komatsu took over at the helm of the small American team in..

September 26, 2024 with 0 Comments

Alonso Demands Aston Martin Step Up for 2025 Season

Sep.25 - Aston Martin must up its game next year, the team's lead driver Fernando Alonso insists. The Spaniard and former two-time champion enjoyed a series of podiums in his..

September 25, 2024 with 0 Comments

Ricciardo Faces F1 Exit With No Regrets After 2024

Sep.25 - Daniel Ricciardo is not interested in keeping his Formula 1 career alive by reverting to reserve driver duties. When he was dropped by McLaren in 2022, Red Bull leapt to..

September 25, 2024 with 9 Comments

Red Bull Faces New Threat as McLaren Gains Momentum in 2024

Sep.25 - The brain drain at embattled reigning world champions Red Bullf continues, with news that long-term strategy chief Will Courtenay to join direct rivals McLaren in 2026...

September 25, 2024 with 3 Comments

Investor Shortfall Hits Madrid GP & Economic Gains Expected Later

Sep.25 - The new-in-2026 Formula 1 race on the streets of Madrid has failed so far to attract private investors. According to Soy Motor, officials at the Madrid council admitted..

September 25, 2024 with 2 Comments

Schumacher Stays in F1 Hunt with Mercedes Reserve Role

Sep.25 - Mick Schumacher's 'plan B' appears to be remaining on the sidelines in Formula 1 as a reserve driver. As he served as Mercedes' reserve in Singapore, the German admitted..

September 25, 2024 with 3 Comments

Logan Sargeant’s Next Move: IndyCar Test After F1 Struggles

Sep.25 - Logan Sargeant could kick-start his stalled motor racing career in Indycar. The 23-year-old American's 37-grand prix career in Formula 1 ended after the Dutch F1 GP one..

September 25, 2024 with 2 Comments

Verstappen Really Threatens to Retire as FIA Issues Intensify

Sep.25 - Max Verstappen really might follow through on his threat and quit Formula 1 prematurely, according to former grand prix winner Ralf Schumacher. The triple world champion..

September 25, 2024 with 13 Comments

Red Bull Boss Admits Ricciardo Faced Unnecessary Pressure in Singapore

Sep.24 - The boss of Red Bull's second F1 team, RB, admits the "communication" strategy surrounding Daniel Ricciardo in Singapore was perhaps not top-notch. Even before the race..

September 24, 2024 with 3 Comments

Rookie Colapinto's Risky Singapore GP Start Ignites F1 Controversy

Sep.24 - Two Formula 1 drivers pointed the finger at the sport's newest rookie for his actions at the start of Sunday's Singapore GP. Franco Colapinto has caused a stir since..

September 24, 2024 with 2 Comments

Perez Confirms Racing Future Despite Speculation Over Retirement

Sep.24 - Sergio Perez has hit reverse gear on swirling rumours about his future in Formula 1. With Daniel Ricciardo expected to be dropped from the lineup of the junior team RB..

September 24, 2024 with 0 Comments

Verstappen Ignites F1 Outrage Over FIA Swearing Penalty Saga

Sep.24 - The Formula 1 drivers' union, the GPDA, appears to be fully supportive of Max Verstappen in the wake of the 'F-word' saga in Singapore. Just as FIA president Mohammed Ben..

September 24, 2024 with 4 Comments

2024 Singapore F1 Grand Prix Analysis by Peter Windsor

Lando Norris dazzled under the Singapore lights, delivering a masterclass in precision and pace for McLaren-Mercedes. From the drop of the flag to the final lap, the young Briton..

September 23, 2024 with 0 Comments

2024 Singapore F1 Grand Prix Animated Timelapse

Rewatch the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, Round 18 of the 2024 Formula 1 Season. It was the one with: Nothing happened until lap 15, when Albon retired the Williams due to a cooling..

September 23, 2024 with 0 Comments

F1 Nation: 2024 Singapore F1 GP Review Podcast

As the dust settles after the sweltering heat of Singapore, McLaren's Lando Norris delivered a statement-making performance, leaving fans and rivals alike buzzing. Winning by a..

September 23, 2024 with 0 Comments

Norris Criticized Despite Dominating Singapore F1 GP Victory

Sep.23 - Although Lando Norris utterly dominated the Singapore GP, he still faced criticism from a couple of former Formula 1 drivers. "When you're so far ahead, you should..

September 23, 2024 with 3 Comments

Ricciardo's Emotional Farewell Possible After Fastest Lap in Singapore

Sep.23 - Although Daniel Ricciardo's strategic fastest race lap enraged his former team McLaren on Sunday, Zak Brown admitted he feels sorry for the Australian. The RB driver was..

September 23, 2024 with 5 Comments

Hamilton and Russell Overheat in Brutal Singapore GP Conditions

Sep.23 - Mercedes' driving duo is "fine" despite finishing the hot and humid Singapore GP dehydrated and exhausted. Race winner Lando Norris admitted his "head is spinning" after..

September 23, 2024 with 8 Comments

Marko Admits Red Bull Urgently Needs 2024 Performance Boost

Sep.23 - Red Bull's need to add performance in 2024 has become urgent, team advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits. Even though Max Verstappen managed to qualify and finish P2 in..

September 23, 2024 with 1 Comment

Bottas Nears 2025 Audi Deal as Young Talent Awaits

Sep.23 - Audi is planning to integrate a much younger driver into its works Formula 1 plans for 2026. That is the new revelation from veteran Blick journalist Roger Benoit, who..

September 23, 2024 with 4 Comments

Russell and Pirelli Clash After Baku Tyre Inconsistencies

Sep.23 - Pirelli's F1 boss sought out George Russell for a chat over the Singapore GP weekend. A week ago, the Mercedes driver slammed the inconsistency of the tyres in Formula 1..

September 23, 2024 with 0 Comments

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